Philadelphia - Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Museum (formerly Museum of American Art)
North of City Hall, at 118 North Broad Street, is the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the oldest art school in the United States. It displays a large collection of American art of the last three centuries, including pictures by Peale, West, Sully and Eakins.
Housed in a Victorian Gothic building, the academy boasts the oldest art school and museum. On display are early American painters such as Charles Willson Peale, Gilbert Stuart and Thomas Eakins. Recent exhibits highlight contemporary works by artists such as Andy Warhol.
Housed in a Victorian Gothic building, the academy boasts the oldest art school and museum. On display are early American painters such as Charles Willson Peale, Gilbert Stuart and Thomas Eakins. Recent exhibits highlight contemporary works by artists such as Andy Warhol.
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Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Museum (formerly Museum of American Art)
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1510
United States
118 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1510
United States
Phone 1 (215) 972-7600
Fax 1 (215) 569-0153
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Students | $ 8.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 8.00 |
| Child 12 & under | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service